Introduction to the pharmacological action of drugs in the body including the human body’s physical and behavioral response to alcohol and other drugs; current research findings; basic information and terminology essential for working on addiction treatment teams and for communicating with patients and families.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
Core Topics
- Have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basics of pharmacology.
- Understand the major classes of psychoactive drugs, including examples of each as well as general symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.
- Develop an awareness of the acute and chronic effects of each drug class and interactions between classes.
- Gain familiarity with the pharmacotherapeutic intervention and detoxification/ withdrawal syndrome management.